Airfield Friday Session 1, week 2
This second week of session one we were able to capture powered flight and jump!
Here is some background information on Powered Flight program:
Cadets can participate in powered flight during their second-class year or during the summer before their first-class year. Cadets receive training in precision landings, cross-country navigation, instrument flying and more.
The cadets fly the Cirrus T53 aircraft at Davis Airfield. Cadets fly 5-10 flights before they make their solo trip.
Solo flights were completed this week and we got to capture the dunk! When a cadet completes their first solo flight, they are celebrated by being dunked in a pool! Being thrown in the pool is an earned privilege. Congratulations to all who have successfully completed their first solo flight!
Here's some background information on the jump program:
It's the only program in the world where the first jump is an unassisted freefall.
The successful completion of 5 jumps results in award of the Air Force basic parachutist badge "jump wings" which they can wear the rest of their Air Force career.
Typically, cadets or staff going through program endures 40 hours of ground training before their first jump.
To view jump photos CLICK HERE or go to GALLERIES -- SUMMER PROGRAMS-- ACADEMIC YEAR 24-25 -- JUMP -- New pictures start bottom of pg. 8
To view powered flight photos CLICK HERE or go to GALLERIES -- SUMMER PROGRAMS-- ACADEMIC YEAR 24-25 -- POWERED FLIGHT